Forms
Below are the forms needed to register with Appletree Day Care Centers. For questions or concerns regarding enrollment, classes, the Services that we offer or information in general, please call us or use our contact form for more information.
| Enrollment Application | Download |
| Discipline and Behavior Management | Download |
| Travel Authorization | Download |
| Emergency Information Card | Download |
| Medical Report | Download |
| Bye Bye Buggy Permission Form | Download |
| Photography Permission | Download |
Choosing a Child Care Provider
Child Development
- How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean: The Essentials
- Ten Reasons to Read to Your Child
- Five Steps To Raising Optimistic Children
- How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings
- COVID-19 Parents Supporting Children
- Actively Listening to Your Child
- Children’s Oral Health
- Helmet Safety
- Ultimate Guide to Exercise for Children in School and at Home
- A Guide to Children’s Mental Health
Health & Safety
- Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
- Child-Well Visits Are Essential
- COVID-19 Parents Supporting Children
- Caring for Children
- Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease
- Children’s Oral Health
- The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song
- Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
***The information contained in these resources is for general information purposes only and is not meant in any way to replace advice given by healthcare professionals.***
Parenting Articles
- Ten Reasons to Read to Your Child
- Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
- Child-Well Visits Are Essential
- Five Steps To Raising Optimistic Children
- COVID-19 Parents Supporting Children
- Caring for Children
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease
- Actively Listening to Your Child
- Children’s Oral Health
***The information contained in these resources is for general information purposes only and is not meant in any way to replace advice given by healthcare professionals.***
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
“Learn the signs. Act early.” materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
“Learn the signs. Act early.” materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
National Resources Links
- American Association of Poison Control
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Child Care Aware Child Care Resources, Inc.
- Child Development – CDC
- Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
- Children’s Health – National Library of Medicine
- Choose My Plate
- Disney Family Kids
- Health National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Center for Family Literacy
- National Child Care Association
- PBSParents
- Positive Parenting
- Safe Child
- Safe Kids
State & Local Resources Links
Recent Articles
How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean: The Essentials
Providing breast milk is one of the best things you can do for your baby’s health and development. Pumping your milk is one way to provide breast milk to your baby. However, germs can grow quickly in breast milk or breast milk residue that remains on pump parts....
Ten Reasons to Read to Your Child
We all know that learning to read is important, but as parents, what can we do to facilitate this milestone? Reading to your child has many benefits, one of which is simply having time to snuggle together. Here are ten reasons to read to your child. 1.When you read to...
Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Teach and reinforce everyday preventive actions Wash hands Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, and encourage your child to do the same. Read more and watch a video on how to wash hands correctly. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer...
Quality Child Care – Best Practices in Action
Alex the Bear Goes to Child Care
Going to child care for the first time or entering a new child care setting can be a daunting experience for both children and parents. Alex the Bear seeks to make the transition exciting, enjoyable and a lot more fun! Join Alex as he prepares for his first adventure in child care.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Health & Safety
Health and safety measures are important in any child care facility. Child care programs should have plans and procedures in place to keep children safe from illness and injury.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Activities
Daily, scheduled activities provided for children in child care and early education programs offer opportunities for children to develop, practice skills and learn.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Caregiver to Child Ratios
Learn more about the recommended ratio guidelines for caregivers and children in quality child care. The lower the ratio, the more one-on-one attention each child may receive.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Caregiver Interaction
Caregiver interaction is important for several reasons. A close level of caregiver supervision helps protect children from injury. Engaging children in activities and conversations promotes learning and improves language skills.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Training & Education
Child development training for child care staff helps ensure quality programs for children. Child care providers should also receive training on a variety of health and safety topics.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care